A Levi’s Call — Georgia’s version of an Amber Alert — was issued Tuesday after 2-month-old Roman Williams was taken in what police are calling a dangerous and urgent situation. Authorities say Roman was last seen about 8:35 a.m. on Lake Harbin Road in Rex, wearing a gray onesie, and that every minute counts as officers and the community scramble to find him.
Police have identified the suspect as 25-year-old Tariq Williams, who they believe abducted Roman during an incident in which the child’s mother was assaulted. Investigators say Tariq is roughly 5’7″ and 120 pounds. The pair were observed heading westbound on Lake Harbin Road and may be traveling toward Interstate-75, with officers warning the public that Roman is believed to be in “extreme danger.”
The vehicle tied to the abduction is described as a silver 2017 Volkswagen Passat with Georgia license plate DCA8894. Law enforcement is asking anyone who spots the car, the suspect, or Roman to call 911 immediately and to not approach the vehicle or Tariq. Officers have reason to believe the vehicle could be en route out of state, and neighboring jurisdictions have been alerted.
Warrants have been issued charging Tariq Williams with multiple offenses, including kidnapping, false imprisonment, simple battery, theft by taking a motor vehicle, interference with a 911 call, and third-degree cruelty to children. Police emphasize the severity of the allegations and the risk to the infant, asking anyone with information — even if it seems small — to contact Clayton County Police immediately.
Neighbors and relatives describe the scene as terrifying and heartbreaking — a routine morning turned frantic in moments. People who live near Lake Harbin Road tell reporters they saw police activity and were handed flyers while officers canvassed the area. Community groups and nearby agencies have mobilized to share the alert online and through road signs, hoping extra eyes will make the difference.
This sort of alert — a Levi’s Call in Georgia — is reserved for the most serious abduction cases where the child is believed to be in imminent danger. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Clayton County police are coordinating the search and distributing the child’s photo and suspect information widely; investigators are also checking traffic cameras and nearby highways for the silver Passat.
If you have any information about Roman, Tariq, or the vehicle, do not try to intervene. Call 911 or the Clayton County Police tip line immediately at 678-610-4781. Even a small tip — a sighting time, a direction of travel, or a partial plate — could help officers close the distance and bring Roman home safely.
This is an active, developing case and officials say they are pursuing all leads. For now, the focus is clear: find Roman, ensure his safety, and bring those responsible to justice. If you’re in the region, please stay alert and check your surroundings — and share the description widely so someone who sees them knows to call right away.
